I've discovered that posting only two times a week (rather than four) means that I don't post very many reviews (like, pretty much none). In a way, I'm okay with that, because who really has time to write all these reviews? But on the other hand, I love having that record of my reading and my opinion to look back on. So I thought I would write a few two sentence reviews of books I've recently read.
The Fifth Avenue Artists Society by Joy Callaway
| Summary: Virginia's struggles to be a writer in Gilded Age New York are encouraged by a gathering of artists. Review: The artists' society didn't feature as largely as I would have liked, but Virginia's story was still compelling. |  |
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
| Summary: Two mythical creatures find themselves - and each other - while navigating an all-too-real world in turn of the century New York City. Review: The way Wecker uses this premise to explore what it means to be human is enthralling, and the atmosphere of the book is beautifully eerie. |  |
Story Thieves by James Riley
| Summary: Half-fictional Bethany has the ability to jump into books - which becomes a problem when overly eager Owen discovers her secret. Review: This book was just plain ridiculous, book-loving fun! |  |
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